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New Vista High School CAP Program in the Daily Camera Today!

On Wednesday, May 8, 2008, the Boulder newspaper, Daily Camera, ran an article highlighting the amazing innovations in volunteering and eating ecologically that the students of New Vista High School in Boulder, CO have identified and planned a project around. These students are part of the Cottonwood Institute’s Community Adventure Program (CAP) class that is… Read more »

Naturalist Studies

PS1 students spent class time today sketching the natural world around them, taking time to meticulously observe the plant structures found in the Sunken Gardens across from the school.  Students filled their journal pages with the flowers, grasses, and prairie plants found in the landscaping, and then enjoyed the great weather by joining another class… Read more »

New Dates: Essential Survival Skills

The Cottonwood Institute is proud to feature its Essential Survival Skills course for adults. This four day action-packed course is designed to teach participants how to stay alive during a real survival situation. Throughout the four days, we will hike to a base camp and practice nature awareness skills, minimum impact camping techniques, natural shelter… Read more »

Cottonwood Institute Interview on Entercom Radio’s Public Affairs Show May 4

The Cottonwood Institute was interviewed by Entercom Radio’s wonderful and environmentally conscious Jill West during her Colorado Today Public Affairs radio show on Sunday, May 4th, 2008. Ford Church, Founder and Executive Director, Jamie S. Dent, Director of Marketing and Development, and Andrea Jensen, Community Adventure Program Instructor had the opportunity to talk about our… Read more »

2008 Base Camp Bash

The Cottonwood Institute’s 3rd Annual Base Camp Bash fund raising event was a total success! We partied the night away with great music, great conversation, and some awesome silent auction items. We would like to thank the Wynkoop Brewery for hosting this memorable event and to all of you for your support in helping us… Read more »